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Maritime glossary, terms beginning with S (page 9)

All maritime glossary terms that begin with the letter S, drawn from every subject section. 4952 entries.

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Ship Finance International X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
Listed ship leasing company, now renamed SFL Corporation.
Ship handling pilot X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations
Pilot specializing in close-quarter maneuvering and berthing.
Ship Handling Simulator X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
Bridge simulator configured for restricted-waters maneuvering, escort towage, and ship-tug interaction studies.
Ship Identification Number (IMO Number) X170. SOLAS 1974 Convention: Chapter-by-Chapter Glossary
Seven-digit number permanently marked, required by SOLAS XI-1/3 and assigned per A.1078(28).
Ship Inspection Report (SIR) X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
OCIMF SIRE 2.0 report used in tanker vetting.
Ship Inspection Report Editor X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
A platform role through which Submitting Members request clarifications on a published SIRE report.
Ship lift C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
Mechanical lift transferring vessels to land.
Ship loader X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
shoreside conveyor with loading boom for bulk export.
Ship Manager (MLC) X156. Superyacht Industry, Builders, and Yacht Charter Market
Person or entity declared on a yacht's Document of Compliance and Maritime Labour Certificate as responsible for safe operation and crew employment.
Ship Mortgage Act X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
US legislation under 46 USC governing preferred ship mortgages.
Ship Motion Code X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
General term for codes such as ShipMo3D, Aqwa, and PRECAL.
Ship motion equations (6 DOF) B1. Naval Architecture
Surge, sway, heave, roll, pitch, yaw equations.
Ship of Opportunity X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Merchant vessel diverted to support SAR.
Ship of the line X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Wooden warship of the Age of Sail capable of fighting in line of battle.
Ship operator responsibilities X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries
Duty under the Casualty Investigation Code on operators to cooperate with the marine safety investigation, preserve evidence, and produce documentation.
Ship Recycler License, India X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The license issued under the Recycling of Ships Act 2019 to operators of authorized yards.
Ship Recycling Authority (Bangladesh) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation
Functional designation for SBSRB under the 2018 Act, the Competent Authority for HKC purposes.
Ship Recycling Code 2013 (India) X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation
Code developed by GMB and Indian Ministry of Shipping in preparation for HKC, applied to Alang.
Ship Recycling Congress X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual event organized by FUTUREONBOARD or NGO Shipbreaking Platform.
Ship Recycling Contract X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Agreement transferring the ship from owner or cash buyer to the recycler.
Ship Recycling Facility (SRF) authorization B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
EU SRR list authorization.
Ship Recycling Facility Plan SRFP X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Facility-level plan required under HKC Regulation 18 and MEPC.211(63).
Ship Recycling Facility Survey X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Audit visit by competent authority before issuing the DASR.
Ship Recycling Industries Association of India SRIA X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Industry body for Alang and Sosiya yards.
Ship Recycling Plan (SRP) B4. Shipbuilding, Materials, Sea Trials, Retrofits and Recycling
Required per HKC and EU SRR per ship.
Ship Recycling Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
An inspection associated with the Inventory of Hazardous Materials and other documentation required under the Hong Kong Convention.
Ship Recycling Yard E4. Cruise, offshore energy and auxiliary/specialised fleets
Specialized facility (cross-cutting, used by all ship types).
Ship Repair and Conversion Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual Riviera Maritime Media event in Singapore.
Ship Repair Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Coordination of riding squads and shore-based repair contractors.
Ship Repairer's Liability Insurance X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
Cover for the liability of shipyards and repair yards for damage to vessels in their care.
Ship Reporting System X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
Voluntary or mandatory ship reporting feeding SAR planning.
Ship Reporting System (SRS) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
Mandatory or voluntary system for vessels to report position and other data.
Ship Risk Profile X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
SRP, Paris MoU NIR scoring combining flag, RO, company, ship type, age and deficiency history.
Ship Risk Profile (SRP) X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Risk-based scoring under Paris MOU NIR using vessel type, age, flag performance, RO performance, company performance, and detention/deficiency history.
Ship Risk Profile Components X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Generic and historic parameters scored to produce HRS, SRS, or LRS classification.
Ship Routeing (IMO) X16. Nautical Science, Navigation and COLREGs
IMO publication of adopted routing measures including TSSs.
Ship sale and purchase arbitration X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Disputes under NSF (Norwegian Saleform), SHIPSALE 22, or NIPPONSALE, with arbitration clauses pointing to London, Tokyo, or other seats.
Ship Sanitation Certificate (SSC) X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
IHR document issued by an authorized port stating that the ship is free of public health risks.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificate X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Health document confirming sanitary status of the vessel.
Ship sanitation control certificate (SSCC) X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
IHR 2005 certificate issued when sanitation measures were required.
Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Exemption document where sanitary control is not required.
Ship sanitation control exemption certificate (SSCEC) X36. Shipboard Medical, Telemedicine and Seafarer Health
IHR 2005 certificate issued when no measures were required.
Ship Sanitation Survey X43. Marine Surveying and Warranty Surveying
A public health inspection under the International Health Regulations leading to issue of the Ship Sanitation Certificate.
Ship Security Alert System X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
SOLAS XI-2/6 covert alarm transmitting a piracy or terrorism alert to the flag state.
Ship Security Assessment X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
ISPS required risk assessment forming the basis of the SSP.
Ship Security Assessment (SSA) E1. Maritime security, geopolitics and risk
ISPS-required vessel risk assessment.
Ship Security Officer X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
SSO, designated under the ISPS Code, evidence often checked in PSC.
Ship Security Officer Briefing X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Briefing of the ship security officer on local port security conditions.
Ship Security Officer Course X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
STCW Regulation VI/5 course aligned with IMO Model Course 3.19 for SSO certification.
Ship Security Plan X7. Flag State, Port State Control and Detention Vocabulary
SSP, approved by the flag State or RSO under the ISPS Code.
Ship Simulator and Bridge Teamwork Course X55. Marine Simulators, Training and Maritime Academies
Course aligned with IMO Model Course 1.22, integrating simulator use with team-management competencies.
Ship Sinking Hot Tap X167. Major Salvage Companies, Wreck Removals, and Equipment
Specific application of hot tap technology to a sunken vessel for residual oil extraction.
Ship Suppliers Association of Japan (SSAJ) X120. Marine Catering, Provisions and Ship Chandlers
ISSA national member representing Japanese chandlers.
Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer Operations X171. MARPOL 73/78: Annex-by-Annex Detailed Glossary
Operations governed by MARPOL Annex I Chapter 8, Reg 40 to 42, applicable to oil tankers of 150 GT and above engaged in STS at sea.
Ship to Ship (STS) Transfer Survey X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
An inspection during a ship to ship oil or LNG transfer under OCIMF and SIGTTO guidance.
Ship to Ship Lightering X13. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
STS transfer of cargo or bunkers from casualty to receiving vessel.
Ship to Ship Transfer X22. Piracy, Maritime Security and Armed Protection
Cargo transfer between two vessels, used legitimately and also for sanctions evasion in the dark fleet.
Ship to Ship Transfer (STS) X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Cargo transfer between two vessels moored together, typically separated by Yokohama-type pneumatic fenders.
Ship Type 1 X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
IBC Code designation under Chapter 2 for vessels carrying the most hazardous cargoes, requiring the most stringent damage stability.
Ship Type 2 X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
IBC Code designation under Chapter 2 for vessels carrying cargoes of intermediate hazard.
Ship Type 3 X93. IBC Code and Chemical Tanker Operations
IBC Code designation under Chapter 2 for vessels carrying cargoes of least hazard among IBC Code products.
Ship Type Coverage X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
The set of vessel types within SIRE's scope: crude oil, product, chemical, gas, and combination tankers, plus barges under BIQ.
Ship Type Targeting X66. Port State Control and Regional MOUs
Component of SRP; chemical tankers, oil tankers, bulk carriers, gas carriers, and passenger ships are weighted higher.
Ship unloader X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
shoreside continuous or grab unloader, e.g., Siwertell screw-type, Bedeschi bucket chain.
Ship Visitor X102. Seafarer Welfare and Maritime Charities
Trained chaplain, union officer, or welfare volunteer making routine ship visits in port.
Ship-bank interaction X175. Port Engineering, Dredging, Breakwaters, and Quays
Hydrodynamic forces and yawing moments experienced by a vessel transiting close to a channel bank.
Ship-Based Observation D5. Coastal processes, sea-level, cryosphere and ocean observation science
In situ observation made from research and merchant ships.
Ship-Handling Tug X30. Tug Operations and Harbour Towage
General term for tugs assigned to assist ships in confined waters.
Ship-Shore Compatibility Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
ISGOTT compatibility verification before tanker transfer.
Ship-Shore Compatibility Study X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Pre-arrival check covering manifold geometry, mooring, ESD, and gangway per OCIMF/SIGTTO.
Ship-Shore Reporting Standard (FAL.5/Circ.40) E3. Technology, digitalization and smart shipping
IMO standardized data set.
Ship-Shore Safety Checklist (SSSCL) X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Joint document signed at berthing per SIGTTO LNG Shipping Suggested Competency Standards.
Ship-Specific Hazardous Material Inventory X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The vessel-specific IHM, distinct from general industry inventories.
Ship-to-ship interaction X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Hydrodynamic effects between two ships passing closely.
Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering (STS) X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
LNG bunkering mode in which a bunker vessel moors alongside the receiving vessel and transfers LNG via cryogenic hoses or arms, typically at 1,000 to 5,000 m3 per delivery.
Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide X40. Tanker Vetting, SIRE and VIQ
The OCIMF and ICS jointly-published guide for STS transfer operations, current edition referenced in tanker procedures.
Ship-to-Ship Transfer Survey X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Inspection of cargo transfer between two vessels under STS procedures, with quantity measured on both ships.
Ship-to-shore crane X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
STS, dockside container crane, examples include ZPMC, Liebherr, Konecranes, and Mitsui-Paceco.
Ship-Visiting Programme X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights
Core service of port chaplaincies and welfare networks.
Ship's Agent X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
A person appointed to attend to port matters such as documentation, supplies, and crew changes on behalf of the owner or charterer.
Ship's Delivery Order X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
A document by which the carrier or its agent agrees to deliver goods to the holder, recognized under COGSA 1992.
Ship's Figure X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
The cargo quantity determined by the ship's own ullage and sounding measurements, distinct from the shore figure and surveyor figure.
Ship's Manifest Check X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Surveyor reconciliation of manifest, plan, and bills of lading.
Ship's noon report B3. Nautical Science
Daily report of position, fuel, speed.
Ship's Stamp Witnessing X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Witnessing of ship's stamp on documents by the agent.
Ship's Sweat X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Condensation forming on cold ship structure when warm humid air enters hold.
Shipboard Crane X169. Container Terminal Cranes, Yard Equipment, and Lashing
Pedestal or knuckle-boom crane mounted on a vessel for self-discharge of cargo, supplied by MacGregor, Liebherr, Cargotec, and others.
Shipboard DMZ X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Buffer network used to mediate traffic between crew, business, and OT networks on board.
Shipboard Emergency Plan X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Plan referenced by SOPEP for oil pollution and by IMDG and SOLAS for dangerous goods incidents.
Shipboard incinerator X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Approved unit for burning sludge, oily waste, and ROB cleaning residues.
Shipboard Outbreak Investigation X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
Joint inquiry by VSP, CDC, and operator staff to identify outbreak source and arrest transmission.
Shipboard Reference Electrode X100. Marine Cathodic Protection and Anodes
A hull-mounted Ag/AgCl or Zn electrode wired to the ICCP control panel.
Shipboard SART X80. Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination
SART carried in survival craft under SOLAS Chapter III.
Shipboard Welfare Officer X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights
Crew member designated to coordinate welfare activities under MLC 4.3.
Shipbreaker, Term X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The colloquial term for a worker or yard owner engaged in ship dismantling, often used in South Asian contexts.
Shipbreaking X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Historical term for the dismantling of ships, now generally referred to as ship recycling.
Shipbroker F3. Seafaring Life, Education, Professions and Institutions
Intermediary in chartering and sale-and-purchase.
Shipbroking partnership X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms
Common organizational form, exemplified by Maersk Broker and Galbraith's.
SHIPBUILD INDIA X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Biennial Indian government-led shipbuilding conference held since 2018.
Shipbuilder's Risk Cover X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
see Builders' Risks.
Shipbuilding arbitration X152. Maritime Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Disputes under SAJ form, BIMCO NEWBUILDCON, or shipyard standard forms, often referred to LMAA London or HKIAC Hong Kong.
Shipbuilding Output X98. Ship Registries and Flag States
Industry measure typically expressed in CGT or GT delivered per yard or country per year.
ShipConstructor X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Production-oriented shipbuilding CAD from SSI Canada built on the AutoCAD platform.
Shipdock Amsterdam X113. Drydock and Ship Repair Yards
Damen Shiprepair group facility supporting repair and conversion in the Port of Amsterdam.
ShipFC Project X140. Ammonia as Marine Fuel and Hydrogen Shipping
EU-funded JIP installing 2 MW ammonia SOFC on Eidesvik Viking Energy.
ShipFinder X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
Vessel tracking application produced by Pole Star Global.
ShipFix X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
London-based freight workflow platform founded in 2017, structuring fixture and cargo email flows for chartering desks.
SHIPFLOW X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
CFD suite from FLOWTECH covering potential flow, viscous flow, and propulsion analyses.
Shiploader X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers
Bulk handling machine on a quay that discharges material from a conveyor into a vessel's hold via a telescopic chute.
SHIPMAN 2009 X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
2009 edition of BIMCO standard ship management agreement.
SHIPMAN 2024 C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
BIMCO standard ship management agreement, 2024 revision.
SHIPMAN 98 X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
1998 edition of BIMCO ship management agreement.
ShipManager Incident 2023 X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Common short reference to the DNV ShipManager ransomware incident publicly disclosed in January 2023.
ShipMo3D X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Time-domain seakeeping and maneuvering code developed by the Canadian government.
ShipNet X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
Norwegian fleet management software provider.
Shipnext X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
Chartering platform that uses AIS-derived position data to match cargoes with tonnage.
Shipowner (Beneficial) X151. Maritime Sanctions, Dark Fleet, and Price Cap Regimes
The natural person ultimately profiting from a vessel's operation, the target of look-through provisions in sanctions screening.
Shipowner Bond X49. Ship Finance, Leasing and Maritime Capital Markets
High yield bond issued by a shipowning company.
Shipowner Limitation Fund X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
fund constituted in court under LLMC 1976 to limit aggregate liability.
Shipowner LNG X56. LNG/LPG Carriers and IGC Code
Generic term covering specialized LNG carrier owners including Maran Gas, GasLog, Nakilat, NYK, MOL, K Line, BW LNG, Cool Company, and Knutsen.
Shipowner's Mutual Strike Insurance Association X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
A specialist mutual covering strike-related loss for shipowners.
Shipowners Mutual X53. Marine Insurance, P&I and Hull Clauses
The Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Luxembourg), an International Group P&I club focused on small and specialty tonnage.
Shipowners P and I Annual Lunch X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual London lunch hosted by Shipowners' Mutual.
Shipowners P and I Club X117. Marine Insurance Markets, Captives and Reinsurance
A small ship mutual in the International Group based in Luxembourg.
Shipowners' Club X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association, an International Group P&I club.
Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association X4. Marine Insurance, P&I and Claims
the Shipowners' Club, International Group member specializing in small and specialist tonnage.
ShipPalm X29. Ship Sale and Purchase, Management Contracts and Valuation
Cloud based fleet management software, used by mid-size owners.
Shippax Maritime Training X121. Maritime Education, Academies and Universities
Niche ferry-industry training organization in Halmstad, Sweden.
Shipper X51. Maritime Arbitration, Law and BIMCO Clauses
The cargo interest contracting with the carrier for carriage of goods.
Shipper-Owned Container X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Container owned by a shipper rather than a carrier or lessor and marked accordingly.
Shipper's Declaration A5. Maritime Law, private and commercial
Information required under SOLAS VI/2 and IMDG Code.
Shipper's Declaration (IMSBC) X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Required cargo information form including TML, moisture, group.
Shipping Documents X75. IMDG Code, Classes, Packing and Segregation
Set including DGD, bill of lading and any required certificates.
Shipping Insight Conference X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual Stamford, Connecticut technology in shipping forum since 2010.
Shipping Intelligence Network X71. Shipbrokers and Brokerage Firms
Subscription database produced by Clarksons Research.
Shipping Intelligence Weekly X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
Weekly market publication from Clarksons Research covering rates, fleet, and orderbook data.
Shipping lane X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
Established navigational route considered when laying out offshore wind farms and cable corridors.
Shipping Lane Shift D3. Marine environmental science, pollution and conservation
Rerouting to reduce risk of whale strikes.
Shipping Network Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers awards held in London since 2014.
Shipping2030 Conferences X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Annual events series held in Europe and Asia on shipping technology by Smart Maritime Network.
ShipRight X54. Naval Architecture Software and IACS Rules
Lloyd's Register's set of structural assessment procedures including FDA, SDA, and CSA.
SHIPSALE 22 C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
BIMCO sale and purchase form 2022.
ShipServ X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
Marine procurement marketplace founded in 1999 connecting shipowners with chandlers and equipment suppliers.
ShipServ Awards X119. Maritime Conferences, Trade Shows and Awards
Recognition of top marine suppliers in the ShipServ TradeNet electronic marketplace.
Shipside Crane X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Crane on the quay close to the vessel used for project cargo discharge.
ShipSure 2.0 X101. Vessel Brokerage Software and Chartering Platforms
V.Group's ship management ERP suite serving V.Ships and third-party managed fleets.
Shipunloader X94. Port Machinery and Quay Equipment Makers
Bulk handling crane or grab unit on a quay that discharges material from the ship to shore conveyor or hopper.
Shipwright X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
A skilled craftsman in wooden ship construction; the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights received its first charter in 1605.
ShipXplorer X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
Vessel tracking site providing terrestrial AIS coverage and historical playback.
Shipyard X58. Shipbuilding Yards and Construction
Industrial facility for building, repairing, and converting ships.
Shipyard Approval X8. IACS, Class Rules and Class Notations
class approval of shipyard quality system and welding procedures.
Shipyard Conoship Groningen X137. Harbour Tugs, Towage Operators and Tug Builders
Dutch yard formerly building small Conoship-designed tugs.
Shirase X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Japan Coast Guard / JMSDF Antarctic supply icebreaker AGB-5003, commissioned 2009.
Shishumar-class X91. Submarines and Submarine Cable Systems
Indian Navy HDW Type 209/1500 diesel-electric submarines.
SHK (Statens Haverikommission) X163. Marine Accident Investigation Agencies and Landmark Inquiries
Swedish Accident Investigation Authority established 1978, based in Stockholm, whose maritime function investigates Swedish-flag and Swedish-waters casualties.
SHN X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
Servicio de Hidrografia Naval, the Argentine HO at Buenos Aires.
SHOA X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
Servicio Hidrografico y Oceanografico de la Armada, the Chilean HO at Valparaiso.
Shoaling D2. Hydrography, tides, waves, bathymetry and marine geology
Increase in wave height as a wave moves into shallower water.
Shock Chlorination X41. Cruise Ship Public Health and VSP/USPH
Single high-dose chlorination event applied to pools or potable tanks to overcome demand from a fouling event.
Shock load B2. Marine Engineering
Transient impact load on machinery, e.g., from grounding.
Shock Mitigation X132. High-Speed Craft, Hydrofoils and Ferry Operators
Seat and structural design intended to reduce vertical accelerations on passengers, governed by HSC Code Annex 9.
Shock Recorder X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Device fitted to project cargo to record impacts and tilts during transit.
Shock test X77. Naval Mine Warfare and Mine Countermeasures
A program of underwater explosive trials used to qualify MCMVs and equipment for the mine threat environment.
Shock testing X11. Naval Vessels, Warship Systems and Naval Architecture
Full-ship live underwater explosion test for combatants.
Shoe X9. Cargo Securing, Lashing and Stability Vocabulary
Bearing or guide block; used in heavy lift cradles.
SHOM X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
Service Hydrographique et Oceanographique de la Marine.
SHOM Antares X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
SHOM coastal hydrographic survey vessel.
SHOM Borda X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
SHOM coastal hydrographic survey vessel deployed in French waters.
SHOM Laperouse X129. Hydrographic Offices, Survey Vessels and Marine Cartography
SHOM coastal hydrographic survey ship.
Shoosmiths X114. Maritime Arbitration and Shipping Law Firms
United Kingdom firm with a maritime practice in Southampton.
Shooting (Trawl) X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Phase of operation in which the net, sweeps, and doors are paid out astern.
Shop primer X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Quick-drying weldable primer applied to blasted steel plate before construction.
Shore approach X42. Offshore Wind Installation and Cable Lay
Final marine section of an export cable bringing power to the landfall.
Shore approach (CCS) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Coastal section of a CO2 pipeline that links onshore capture to subsea export systems.
Shore connection X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
physical cable between shore power and ship.
Shore connection (HVSC) B2. Marine Engineering
High-voltage shore connection per IEC/IEEE 80005-1.
Shore Connection Box X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Berth-side enclosure housing shore-side breakers, transformers, and the ship interface.
Shore Connection Transformer X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Step-down transformer reducing port supply voltage to the ship system voltage.
Shore Control Center X109. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and MASS Code
A general term for a facility from which MASS are monitored and, when required, controlled.
Shore D hardness X45. Marine Paints, Coatings and Antifouling
Hardness measurement scale used for hard coatings such as cured epoxies.
Shore End Cable X37. Marine Spatial Planning, Subsea Cables and Submarine Pipelines
Heavily armored section of a submarine cable installed in the surf zone and shallows up to the BMH.
Shore excursion X24. Cruise, Passenger Ship and Ferry Operations
Optional ticketed tour at a port of call.
Shore Figure X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
The quantity declared by the shore tank measurements or flow meter readings, compared with the ship's figure.
Shore lead X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Lead between fast ice and pack ice, often the navigable route along a coast.
Shore Leave X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
MLC Regulation 2.4 and FAL Convention right to leave the ship in port.
Shore Leave (MLC 2.4) X154. Maritime Welfare, Seafarer Charities, and MLC Rights
Standard requiring seafarers be granted shore leave benefitting their health and well-being and consistent with operational requirements.
Shore Leave Coordination X86. Port Agency, Husbandry and Disbursement
Coordination of shore leave for crew under port security rules.
Shore line X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Mooring line led to shore.
Shore Network X48. Maritime Cybersecurity
Shipping company office network that connects to vessels via satcom and other links.
Shore power C4. Ports, terminals and coastal/marine civil engineering
OPS or cold ironing infrastructure, IEC/IEEE 80005 series.
Shore Power Disconnection X50. Ship Recycling, Demolition and Hong Kong Convention
The de-energization of shore power connection systems before vessel handover to the yard.
Shore Power Project X104. Project Cargo Forwarders and Heavy Transport
Provision of shore power for heavy lift vessels during long load or discharge stays.
Shore Tank Calibration X5. Marine Surveying and Inspection
Verification of calibration tables for shore custody transfer tanks.
Shore Tank Gauging X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Manual or automatic measurement of liquid cargo or fuel in shore tanks before and after a transfer.
Shore tension X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
brand of passive mooring tensioning system.
Shore Tension System X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Active line tensioner mounted on the quay that maintains constant pull on a passive mooring line.
Shore-based pilotage X32. Marine Pilotage and Pilot Operations
Land-based remote pilotage support, used in some Dutch and Norwegian waters.
Shore-end X122. Submarine Cable Laying, Repair Vessels and Operators
Heavily armored cable section at the landing, typically the RA grade, joined to the deepwater LW or SA via an in-line joint at the toe of the beach.
Shore-Side NOC X68. Maritime Satcom and Telecommunications
Operations center ashore that monitors and supports vessel satellite services.
Shore-to-Ship LNG Bunkering X110. LNG Bunkering Infrastructure and Vessels
LNG bunkering mode using a fixed dock pipeline and loading arm at terminals such as Yokohama, Kawasaki, Singapore Jurong, Rotterdam Maasvlakte II, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Klaipeda.
Shorebox X83. ISO Container Manufacturing and Leasing
Older slang for a used ISO container repurposed as static storage.
Shoreline Cleanup X60. Marine Salvage and Wreck Removal
Manual and mechanical cleanup of contaminated shorelines after a spill.
Shoreline Management Plan X124. Dredging Industry and Reclamation Contractors
UK Defra-driven planning framework that drives nourishment programs.
Short Circuit Calculation X67. Marine Electrical Systems and Shore Power
Engineering analysis to IEC 61363-1 determining prospective fault currents on a marine bus.
Short course X21. STCW Certificates, Crewing and Seafarer Welfare
STCW Chapter V or VI training of limited duration leading to a CoP.
Short delivery X2. Marine Bunker Fuels, Lubricants and Bunkering Operations
Quantity of fuel received less than the BDN figure.
Short Delivery Claim X115. Marine Bunker and Cargo Surveying
Claim for compensation when delivered quantity falls below contracted or BDN quantity beyond contractual tolerance.
Short Landing X1. Cargo Science, Commodities and Cargo Care
Cargo missing at discharge port versus B/L; shortage claim.
Short scope X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Cable veered to only a small multiple of the depth.
Short sea shipping C1. Commercial shipping, chartering, economics and finance
Maritime transport over short distances within a region.
Short shipment C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
Cargo booked but not loaded.
Short splice X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Splice joining two ropes with increase in diameter.
Short Stroke (K) X90. Marine Engine Specific Model Enumeration
MAN B&W two-stroke design family with shorter stroke to bore ratios historically used on faster running large bore engines such as the K98 series.
Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins SCCPs X28. Ship Recycling and End-of-Life
Substances listed in IHM Table A under the Stockholm Convention.
Shortage Survey X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
An investigation triggered by a discrepancy between bill of lading quantity and outturn quantity, isolating measurement, vessel, and shore losses.
Shorten in X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Heave in cable to leave only a short scope.
Shorthanded X84. Yacht Racing, Regattas and Sailing Governance
Racing with a small crew, including single-handed and double-handed formats.
Shot of Chain X173. Mooring, Anchoring, OCIMF MEG4, and Equipment Numeral
Standard length of anchor cable, IACS-aligned at 15 fathoms or 27.5 m, joined by Kenter shackles.
Shougang X92. Marine Steel Suppliers and Shipbuilding Plate
Chinese state owned integrated steel group headquartered in Beijing with main works at Caofeidian.
Shovel Clean X155. Marine Surveying Practice and Cargo Inspection
A low standard of hold cleanliness requiring only removal of bulk residues by shovel and broom, used between similar cargoes.
Showa Station X133. Polar Research Vessels and Polar Code Regimes
Japanese year-round Antarctic station opened 1957 in East Ongul Island, supplied by Shirase.
Shree Ram Group X118. Ship Recycling Yards, Beaches and Regulation
Alang plot operator with HKC Statement of Compliance from IACS member classification society; confirm details via the issuing society.
Shree Ramesh Metal & Steel X147. Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, and Recycling Yards
A plot operator name found in Alang yard registers.
Shrimp X10. Marine Biology, Fisheries and Oceanography
Decapod crustacean of the suborders Dendrobranchiata and Pleocyemata (infraorder Caridea).
Shrimp reefer carriage X70. Reefer Containers and Cold Chain Shipping
Frozen shrimp transported at minus 25 to minus 18 degrees Celsius, often in glaze-protected blocks or individually quick frozen form.
Shrimp Trawler X87. Fishing Vessels and Fisheries Management
Vessel towing fine mesh otter or twin rigged trawls for penaeid or pandalid shrimp.
Shrinkage X20. LNG Operations and Custody Transfer
Density reduction of LNG mix during regas/recondensing accounted for in custody transfer.
Shroud X3. Ship Handling, Seamanship and Deck Vocabulary
Standing rigging supporting a mast laterally.
Shrouds X39. Pre-1900 Maritime History
Standing rigging supporting a mast laterally.
Shtandart X128. Sail Training Ships and Tall Ship Associations
Russian replica frigate built 1999 in St Petersburg of Peter the Great's 1703 ship, 34.5 m length, sail training in European waters under Sail Training International.
Shuga X27. Polar Code, Ice Navigation and Polar Operations
Accumulation of spongy white ice lumps a few centimetres across.
Shunt Calibration X96. Hull Integrity Monitoring and Strain Gauges
Verification technique using a precision resistor to simulate a known strain change across the bridge.
Shuttle carrier X15. Ports, Terminals and Stevedoring
SC variant for transporting containers between STS and ASC stacks.
Shuttle tanker (CO2) X57. Ocean Energy Beyond Wind
Operational class of dedicated CO2 carriers serving Northern Lights and similar offshore stores.
Shuttle tanker (DP) B5. Ship Types and Individual Vessels
DP2 tanker for offshore loading.
SI C3. Logistics, freight forwarding and multimodal trade
Shipping instructions to carrier.
SI Units X73. Marine Hydrography, Charting and ENC
The International System of Units used throughout IHO publications.
SI-AIS X74. AIS Data, Vessel Tracking and Maritime Intelligence
Search and rescue transmitter form designated AIS Locator under IEC standards.